The ThriftBooks Blog

By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2021

Making lists always feels like an activity for the kids but, lest we forget the song that shares the name of this blog, there does exist the concept of a Christmas list for adults. So today, I'd like to share a brief Grown-Up Christmas List through the eyes of my role here at ThriftBooks, and what I wish for the book community.

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By Terry Fleming • December 21, 2021

Welcome to Sold, Viewed, Playful, New, where we spotlight popular/fascinating/favorite items in four distinct categories. Sold, for used books. Viewed, for DVDs or Blu-rays. Playful, for board, card, or video games. And New, for new books. Check out our selections—we're sure you'll find something to intrigue you! This month, with Broadway opening back up we are focusing our sights and eyes on works inspired by the stage.

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By William Shelton • December 20, 2021

With her passing, Anne Rice joins the celestial pantheon of New Orleans writers. New Orleans is a city with a rich literary history, inspiring many writers like Tennessee Williams and Harper Lee. The city enchanted Rice her whole life, so we thought it best to celebrate her and her work through the literary legacy of her hometown.

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By ThriftBooks Team • December 16, 2021

The holidays are all about family traditions. This holiday season, discover how you can begin a new holiday tradition with your favorite childhood books.

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By The ThriftBooks Book Club • December 14, 2021

What’s better than bringing your family together to engage in a book that everyone in the family can enjoy? This month we recommend The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, and have put together discussion questions to help get the family talking.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 09, 2021

Our holiday plans aren't only about gatherings and gifts. We're also looking forward to what we will be reading and watching during these festive times. We enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about their holiday entertainment activities. Here’s what we learned.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 06, 2021

Today marks eighty years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As we commemorate this dark day in our history, we reflect on its significance and impact. Here, we offer a roundup of twelve of the best historical accounts and novels surrounding the event and its lasting impact.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 05, 2021

If you're a puzzle lover, you may have noticed the recent surge of interest in Cain's Jawbone. The fiendishly difficult literary puzzle, first published in 1934, has only ever been solved by four people. The book has been trending since a popular TikTok user began posting about her attempts to solve the confounding whodunnit case. Here are some similar titles to consider for those who love a puzzle.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 02, 2021

Karen McManus captivated the rapt attention of millions of readers, young and old, with her One of Us is Lying series. Now you can grab her latest book, You'll Be the Death of Me, just released November 30. Read on for ten more riveting YA series you can get right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 01, 2021

Prolific middle grade author Dav Pilkey's newest series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is sure to inspire creativity in aspiring young comics. A series is a great way to get kids hooked on the experience of literary immersion. Here we highlight some of the more robust series that burgeoning booklovers won’t be able to put down.

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